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The petitioner's problem is to avoid Scylla without being drawn into Charybdis.
Robert Jackson
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— Robert Jackson

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About Robert Jackson

Robert Jackson was a Statesman (1861–1948).

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Who said "The petitioner's problem is to avoid Scylla without being drawn into Charybdis."?
This quote is attributed to Robert Jackson, a Statesman.
When did Robert Jackson live?
Robert Jackson lived from 1861 – 1948.